Cleveland County Fair
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"Fun County Fair"
Our family of 5 spent a long evening at the fair and kept our spending to a minimum. First, we used a printable coupon found on the fair's website. Second, we opted not to let our three daughters ride anything since all the rides were between $3 and $5 each. Armbands were available but at $18 each, they were too expensive for us. The fair does offer a discount on armbands one night but it's on a school night and we live an hour away so that doesn't work out very well for us.
The exhibits and shows kept us entertained and busy for a long evening and I know we didn't see all the exhibits. We started our visit off with a tour through the exhibit hall where we marveled at homemade quilts, clothes, paintings and complex models built from legos. There were flowers, food and displays put together by local schools.
At two of the three shows we attended, the children were encouraged to move forward and find a seat just in front of the performance stage so they could see clearly. I liked that my children didn't have to struggle to see. Doggies of the Wild West was fun for the kids but my husband and I found it slightly unimpressive. Star Family Circus featured some talented people including an acrobat, a juggler and a young clown who danced to Michael Jackson music but I'm pretty sure the family favorite was the boxing kangaroo. Josh Knotts put on a terrific show of illusions and extreme escapes. One of my daughters was selected to appear onstage for one of the illusions. That was the highlight of her night.
Between shows, we wandered through the livestock area where the girls exclaimed over various animals. The local high school FFA (Future Famers of America) group had a milking station where the girls milked a cow.
We walked through the ride area before leaving because the girls wanted to look around. There were a number of rides and games but nothing they begged to do.
The funnel cakes and cotton candy we bought on the way out were delicious.
Overall, the fairgrounds were clean and well laid out. The bathroom attendants did a nice job of keeping things tidy so we didn't begrudge them a tip.
If you're in the area when the Cleveland County Fair is happening, you should definitely consider going.
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"State’s Largest County Fair "
Thousands of people roll into Shelby in the fall for the state’s largest county fair which has run continually since 1954. The Cleveland County Fair is a traditional agricultural event featuring carnival rides, games, exhibitions, livestock shows, and contests. Plenty of homegrown food and country crafts will also be on hand for you to buy. During the rest of the year, the fairgrounds host a number of festivals and horse shows.
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